Real Madrid vs. Almeria: Goals, Highlights from La Liga Match

It took some time, but Real Madrid found their breakthrough against Almeria in their bid to keep pace with Barcelona for the La Liga title. 

After being held for 44 minutes, James opened the scoring with a belter of a volley to put the Madrid giants ahead. 

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James makes these goals look so damn easy: https://t.co/zCpWsk3ndY

— edgar allan woe (@bucketsdntlie) April 29, 2015"

Earlier on, Fabio Coentrao and James were caught with the rare accidental "double throw-in." 

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Double throw-in https://t.co/qwE38W2SKt

— Chef (@champ_ian) April 29, 2015"

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to double Madrid's lead just minutes into the second half from close range. 

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RONALDO!!! 2-0 https://t.co/PPZuLET61M

— 101 Great Goals (@102greatgoals) April 29, 2015"

But the goal was eventually ruled an own goal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is denied his 40th league goal of the season (for now), as Real go up 2-0 on what is ruled an own goal by Dos Santos.

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 29, 2015"

It appeared as though the Portuguese superstar was offside, anyway. 

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More than a hint of offside from Ronaldo. Still counts though pic.twitter.com/noL5grrqjz

— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) April 29, 2015"

Alvaro Arbeloa put the match away with a tap-in from close range.

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GOOLLL Real Madrid Arbeloa ile Almeira karşısında skoru 3-0'a getirdi https://t.co/FMOeecTHC0

— Turkish Great Goals (@turkishgoals) April 29, 2015"

In spite of the three points secured, Ronaldo was visibly frustrated immediately after, kicking the ball back at the net in frustration.

"

Cristiano redefines petulance. Celebrate with your teammate! #RMCF http://t.co/flrOzJtGoh

— amadí (@amadoit) April 29, 2015"

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Ronaldo gets angry because he didn't socre the goal.... https://t.co/sNA7KUaG29

— Transfer Sources (@TransferSources) April 29, 2015"

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